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Zincite and Chondrodite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
X golden yellow to orange
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling, The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.013-2.0291.589-1.670
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0160.027-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentRobert C. Kammerling
Transparent

Zincite and Chondrodite Optic Character

Zincite and Chondrodite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Zincite and Chondrodite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Zincite and Chondrodite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Zincite and Chondrodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zincite and Chondrodite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Zincite is The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references and TransparentRobert C. Kammerling while Zincite is The Journal of Gemmology (1995) More from other references and TransparentRobert C. Kammerling in appearance.